elvis christ 451 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 of the vape shop I frequent. I was at a music event downtown called Secret Stages, where they have different bands playing at different bars, and food vendors and all that stuff. Myself and some dudes from the Honda club were down there hanging out, we were, uh, participating in some recreational use, and the dude from the vape store walked by and hung out for a minute. I told him that I really liked his store, but I didn't come in anymore, because they had put a no guns allowed sticker on the door. He was apologetic, but said it was something that was required for his insurance. I told him he should get a new insurance company, or tell them to fuck off. He hemmed and hawed for minute, but I was like 'dude, you're in Alabama. A no guns sign is going to be bad for business.' I dropped my vape on the concrete in the parking lot today and broke the pyrex tank, and since the store is right next to my work, I swung by, and low and behold, the no guns sticker was off the door. I like to think that it was because of me, but I'm sure other people bitched too. 17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,071 Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Great job! Like I always say... "If you're going to stop patronizing a business, make sure they know exactly why." Most people know that for every person that takes the time to speak up, a dozen more didn't bother to. Every dollar counts when running a small business. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB of CJ 1,263 Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Does this imply you were smoking dope and carrying? Some clarifications please. Maybe I am just on a BS streak this late morning. Good days, bad days for me. If I am coming across as an asshole it is OK for everybody to pile it on. I do need a reality check. Just me. Respectfully. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dad2142Dad 6,559 Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Does this imply you were smoking dope and carrying? Some clarifications please. Maybe I am just on a BS streak this late morning. Good days, bad days for me. If I am coming across as an asshole it is OK for everybody to pile it on. I do need a reality check. Just me. Respectfully. HB he is referring to e-cigarettes. AKA vaporizers, vapes etc Hang in there 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB of CJ 1,263 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Thank you Dad. I understand the use of Vapes. What I was alluding too is that "elvis" said "they" (he also?) were using "recreational" drugs? This is the part I am not clear on. And ... my ASSUMPTION (usually wrong) is that he also was using and therefore maybe or maybe not might have been impaired and MIGHT (or might not) have been CCing? Thus my point and question. If he was stoned and carrying a concealed weapon, that might not be so good? Or not good at all? Sorry if this comes across wrong. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 There was nothing indicating that he was using anything other than liquid tobacco residue and coolaid. That's what vaping is. Inhaling vapor from an e-ciggarette. They have a little electric heat coil with a pyrex reservoir which is heated up and a battery. It's like a miniature electric hookah. You can put in whatever fluid you want, and most places have zero regulations about what you can put in there (and zero quality control). Most are made in Asia. So the contents of the fluids are pure mystery. They claim there are little or no health side effects. This is kinda dubious, but it is unlikely to be as bad as tobacco smoked or chewed. It still smells bad, but it is way less obnoxious than burning tobacco. Also the user is not breathing in carbon monoxide. A lot of places are less strict about indoor use. It comes in all kinds of flavors. So these things are getting very popular. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dad2142Dad 6,559 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 The pipes are made mostly in Asia. The fluid glycol and flavored are mostly made in the US. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toothandnail 275 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Does this imply you were smoking dope and carrying? Some clarifications please. Maybe I am just on a BS streak this late morning. Good days, bad days for me. If I am coming across as an asshole it is OK for everybody to pile it on. I do need a reality check. Just me. Respectfully. Exactly what I understood as well 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB of CJ 1,263 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 I still do not understand. "... we were, uh, participating in some recreational use ..." Was he specifically alluding to the "vapes" ... or something else? Sorry to make a mountain out of a mole hill. HB 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigtwin 219 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 I still do not understand. "... we were, uh, participating in some recreational use ..." Was he specifically alluding to the "vapes" ... or something else? Sorry to make a mountain out of a mole hill. HB I took the "rec use" part the same a you HB. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Odd Man Out 1,283 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Living in Orygun where recreational pot use is legal (voted against it...), the idea of idjuts stoned and carrying is one that is sadly a reality... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Heartbreaker 1,085 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) Oregon was following biblical principles when they legalized pot and gay marriage. Says in the Bible; if a man shags another man, they must be stoned! Edited November 12, 2015 by Heartbreaker 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,071 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Does this imply you were smoking dope and carrying? Some clarifications please. Maybe I am just on a BS streak this late morning. Good days, bad days for me. If I am coming across as an asshole it is OK for everybody to pile it on. I do need a reality check. Just me. Respectfully. Exactly what I understood as wellSame here... Recreational Use, I've only heard that in relation to drug use. You're not alone. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storm6490 2,768 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Nice! Do a little recon and find out who the insurance company was. Please. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sim_Player 1,939 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) I voted to legalize smoking pot in WA. I do NOT approve of condensing/manufacturing THC into edibles or oil (illegal in WA). Granted, it only gives me a headache. Imagine how safe all these drugs might be if we eliminated MENTAL ILLNESS. It's an interesting exercise of freedom. Humpty-Dumpty hasn't fallen off the wall in WA. Edited November 12, 2015 by Sim_Player Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elvis christ 451 Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 We were at a street festival, drinking beer and watching some bands play, I didn't have a gun. I was smoking with the guy from the vape store, and I mentioned to him that I didn't come into his store anymore, because of the no guns sticker on the door. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB of CJ 1,263 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 I stand corrected and you have my apologies. HB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elvis christ 451 Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 No worries, sometimes I type things and they make sense to me because I know what I'm trying to say. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dad2142Dad 6,559 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 The interwebs be funny that way, great job on getting that sign down. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 "I realize that you thouroughly understand what you THOUGHT i said but what you do not comprehend is that what I said had no connection to what I meant". 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6500rpm 670 Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 elvis christ , I just wanted to say thanks for being part of the solution. As much as I hate the thought of our countries need to arm our citizens like Israel, this is the world we live in today. Thanks for doing your part to educate and change the sheeple mind set. An unarmed American is just a living target these days and I don't see that changing any time soon. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 So funny, I finally had an opportunity to visit my friend's vape shop and he had a "This is NOT a gun free zone" decal on the front door. Southern GA. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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